OUTSTANDING WEBLEY & SCOTT R.I.C. REVOLVER IN ORIG MANUFACTURER CARTON, .450.

SN 101708. Cal .450. Standard production Webley & Scott R.I.C. 2-1/2″ bbl, having a fixed front and rear sight. The top strap is marked “P. WEBLEY & SON/LONDON & BIRMINGHAM” British proofs have been applied on the left side of the bbl, repeated on each of the cyl flutes, and on the right side of the frame. The left side of the frame is marked “Webley’s R.I.C MODEL/83/5 SHOT”. Above this denomination is the cal .450; below is the W&S winged bullet logo adjacent to the full SN 101708. The rear of the cyl is matching “708” and cal “.450”. The major components of the revolver retain their orig high polish midnight blue while the smaller parts are either nickled or heat treated to a fire blue. Orig grips with correctly blunted checkering. A rotatable lanyard ring extends from the base of the grip. Accompanied by an orig maroon shipping box whose red end label is marked “WEBLEY/RIC 83/.450.” PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 96-98% of the brilliant high polish midnight blue, excepting the grip strap and grip cap whose finish has transitioned to about 50%, the balance a very mellow patina. Comparable condition small parts. Orig grip with virtually all of its varnish over correctly blunted checkering. Bright bore with sharply discernible rifling and negligible oxidation. Perfect manual function. Outstanding box with only minimal shelf wear and scuffing. Lid is attached to the base without supplemental taping or gluing. Nominal oil staining of the interior with wax paper. Finding and original box in this condition is even more difficult than encountering such an outstanding revolver! 4-52245 LMA115 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3011

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3011	$4,025.00	OUTSTANDING WEBLEY & SCOTT R.I.C. REVOLVER IN ORIG MANUFACTURER CARTON, .450. SN 101708. Cal .450. Standard production Webley & Scott R.I.C. 2-1/2″ bbl, having a fixed front and rear sight. The top strap is marked “P. WEBLEY & SON/LONDON & BIRMINGHAM” British proofs have been applied on the left side of the bbl, repeated on each of the cyl flutes, and on the right side of the frame. The left side of the frame is marked “Webley’s R.I.C MODEL/83/5 SHOT”. Above this denomination is the cal .450; below is the W&S winged bullet logo adjacent to the full SN 101708. The rear of the cyl is matching “708” and cal “.450”. The major components of the revolver retain their orig high polish midnight blue while the smaller parts are either nickled or heat treated to a fire blue. Orig grips with correctly blunted checkering. A rotatable lanyard ring extends from the base of the grip. Accompanied by an orig maroon shipping box whose red end label is marked “WEBLEY/RIC 83/.450.” PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: At least 96-98% of the brilliant high polish midnight blue, excepting the grip strap and grip cap whose finish has transitioned to about 50%, the balance a very mellow patina. Comparable condition small parts. Orig grip with virtually all of its varnish over correctly blunted checkering. Bright bore with sharply discernible rifling and negligible oxidation. Perfect manual function. Outstanding box with only minimal shelf wear and scuffing. Lid is attached to the base without supplemental taping or gluing. Nominal oil staining of the interior with wax paper. Finding and original box in this condition is even more difficult than encountering such an outstanding revolver! 4-52245 LMA115 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3011 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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OUTSTANDING WEBLEY & SCOTT R.I.C. REVOLVER IN ORIG MANUFACTURER CARTON, .450.